The Latest Breaking News from Istanbul

Which European airports have the most direct flight connections?

Serving 294 destinations, Türkiye’s Istanbul Airport came out on top, followed by Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol.

Euronews · Jul 30

I thought my life would feel sorted when I turned 40. It doesn’t – and that’s OK

Born in the former East Germany, I was caught between two systems. But it’s a mistake to think of the ‘in-between’ as life’s waiting room, says writer Carolin Würfel

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28

Between Two Continents: How to Make the Most of an Istanbul Airport Layover

Explore how to handle a layover at Istanbul International Airport. Learn where to sleep, eat, and how to reach the city stress-free.

inkl · Jul 24

Presenting: The Ultimate Beauty Insider's Guide to Turkey

From hammams to high-tech aesthetics.

Marie Claire · Jul 10

Israel's recognition of the Armenian genocide unsettles Turkey and Azerbaijan

Israel's parliament voted on 29 June 2026 to recognise the 1915 Armenian genocide, breaking with decades of official reticence on the issue. RFI spoke to three regional experts to unpack the politics behind the vote and its fallout: Gerald Steinberg, professor at Bar-Ilan University in Tel Aviv; Richard Giragossian, director…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 10

I sail the world in a replica 10th-century Viking longboat

Every year I spend six to eight weeks on board – it has brought new friendships and showed me how generous people can be

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10

Court ejects Istanbul mayor from corruption trial

ISTANBUL - Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul and a leading opposition figure, was removed again from court on Wednesday, at the latest hearing in his trial for corruption, Turkish media said.

Bangkok Post · Jul 8

IO Interactive regains full ownership of Project Fantasy from XBOX, but closes one of its studios

IO Interactive has regained full ownership of Project Fantasy after Xbox ended its funding partnership. The studio says development will continue independently, but it has also confirmed the closure of its Istanbul studio as part of broader restructuring.

Windows Central · Jul 7

Turkey intensifies crackdown on public life in run-up to Nato summit in Ankara

More than 200 arrested in raids, comedian and journalists jailed, gay-friendly cruise turned away and protests banned

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6

Pakistan, Turkiye progress interconnected; PM Sharif, President Erdogan discuss trade, defence in Istanbul

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif affirmed strong support for Turkiye, stating their successes are intertwined. During a joint press conference in Istanbul, both nations pledged to boost bilateral trade to USD 5 billion, a significant jump from the current USD 1.3 billion. Defence cooperation was highlighted as a key driver…

The Economic Times · Jul 5